the very least

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the very least的用法和样例：

例句

1. I insist. Giving you a lift is the very least I can do after your staying so late to help me.
   我一定要。你帮我干到这么晚，我至少也应当把你送回去吧。
2. I expect you to be here from nine to five, at the very least.
   我希望你至少从九点到五点会待在这里。